โปรโมชั่น ufabet, a leading sports media outlet, claims that Arsenal are considering a move for Boca Juniors midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez.
The 22-year-old midfielder is currently representing Argentina at the Olympic Games. And has been informed that the Gunners have included him on their list of interested players.
Interest from north London in the midfielder was present earlier this year. Though he opted to sign a new contract which runs until 2028. Despite that, clubs are still pushing for his signature with Saudi Arabian outfit Al Qadsiah submitting a £13.2million bid. Though that was rejected by Boca Juniors.
With his current club in a strong position to keep hold of his services. They will likely be further pleased by his displays on the world stage at the Olympics representing Argentina. Fernandez came off the bench in his nation’s defeat to Morocco earlier this week. However he was in the starting XI to take on Iraq over the weekend.
Javier Mascherano’s side looked far better in their second group stage clash with Fernandez on target late on to seal a 3-1 win. A flowing move found Fernandez on the edge of the box and he was able to guide the ball expertly into the top corner with the Iraq goalkeeper left rooted to the spot.
However, Fernandez only agreed a new contract with Boca until 2028 earlier this year. The promising youngster has made 67 appearances for the Argentine team, scoring twice, most recently netting in Argentina’s 3-1 group stage win over Iraq on Saturday.